Breathing Out
Breathing Out by Karen Hockney, published by Urbane Publications in November 2014, is a memoir that chronicles the author’s journey to better health following a breast cancer diagnosis. In this 188-page book, Hockney, an entertainment journalist, shares her experiences navigating the challenges of cancer treatment while living in the south of France. The narrative explores her unique perspective as a fitness enthusiast confronted with the realities of illness, including the complexities of an unfamiliar healthcare system.
Readers will find a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice throughout Breathing Out, as Hockney reflects on her battle with cancer and the impact it had on her life and career. The memoir addresses themes related to health, fitness, and the emotional toll of dealing with a serious illness. With a mix of hope, positivity, and humor, Hockney provides insights into her experiences, making this work a thoughtful exploration of resilience in the face of adversity.
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An entertainment journalist shares her journey of discovery to better health after breast cancer
“You’ve got cancer” are not words you expect to hear when you’re a 40-something marathon running fitness freak who has never even smoked a cigarette. Karen Hockney’s extraordinary battle with breast cancer was different in two ways. First, as an Englishwoman living in the south of France, a stone’s throw from Cannes, she suddenly had to contend with language barriers and an unfamiliar health system (albeit an extraordinarily efficient one). Secondly, as a writer for entertainment magazines, her job was jet-setting around the world to meet celebrities. How could she cope with facing them sans wig, battling nausea and exhaustion? How would they react, and was it really possible to go from cancer to Cannes Film Festival in the space of a few weeks? A memoir with a difference, Breathing Out is full of practical advice, meticulous research, and knowledge garnered from Karen’s journey, punctuated by hope, positivity, and a smattering of bleak humor.
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